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Plant-Based & Dietary Catering

plants, done right

Plant-based that's a celebration,
not a compromise.

Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free catering across LA and SoCal — vibrant, fully customizable, and built by a chef who's championed plant-based from the start.

The Story

A plant-based vision, revived.

Plant-based food deserves a chef who's genuinely excited about it — not an afterthought tacked onto a meat menu. Scott's original vision was plant-forward, and this is its home: vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free menus that look and taste like the celebration they are.

Whether your whole event is plant-based or you just need every guest taken care of, it's all fully customizable.

Cooked cauliflower with vegetables by May Catering

Plant-based by heart

A chef who loves cooking it.

Allergy-aware

Careful prep, clear labeling.

Mixed events welcome

Every guest eats well, together.

Sample Menu

A taste of a plant-based menu

Everything is customizable — a starting point Scott shapes around your guests and dietary needs.

The Offer

Dietary done right

Customizable menus for every guest at the table.

Fully Vegan Menus

Plant-based from canapé to dessert — rich, satisfying, and beautiful.

Vegetarian Options

Seasonal, vegetable-forward dishes that don't feel like a consolation.

Gluten-Free

Clearly tagged, carefully handled, genuinely delicious.

Allergy-Aware

Tell us the restrictions; Scott builds around them.

Mixed Events

Plant-based guests and everyone else, all eating well at the same event.

Cross-Contamination Care

Thoughtful prep and clear labeling so guests can trust the food.

plants, done right

Plant-based should feel like a celebration — never a compromise.

Chef Scott May

In Frame

Plant-based, plated.

Real dishes from May Catering. Tap any photo to see it up close.

The Process

Built around your table

However plant-based your event needs to be.

Tell us the needs

Fully vegan? Mixed? Allergies?

Design the menu

Vibrant, customizable, dialed in.

Taste it

Book a tasting and confirm every dish.

We cook fresh

Cooked to order, beautifully plated.

Proof

Guests who couldn't believe it was vegan.

Five-star reviews from real May Catering clients.

“Scott has been amazing to work with — the food is delicious and he's great with being flexible for our organization's needs. Accommodating for different dietary restrictions. Overall great experience!”

Alexander M. San Francisco, CA

“I've experienced Scott's handiwork from a light morning breakfast with pastries to a full wedding reception — consistently delicious, innovative, and very easy to work with. His vegetarian options are his best kept secret. Highly recommend.”

Ed T. Los Angeles, CA

Dietary FAQ

Plant-based & dietary, answered

Can you do a fully vegan event?
Yes — from passed hors d'oeuvres to dessert. A fully vegan menu is something Scott genuinely loves to cook.
How do you handle cross-contamination?
With careful prep practices and clear labeling. Tell us the severity of any allergy and we'll plan accordingly.
Can you mix plant-based and non-vegan dishes?
Absolutely. Many events have both — every guest eats well, with clearly tagged options.
Is gluten-free really gluten-free?
We take it seriously: GF dishes are clearly tagged and handled with care. Share specifics and we'll confirm.

No questions match that search — just ask Chef Scott.

Start Here

Plan your plant-based event

Tell us how plant-based your event needs to be and any allergies. Scott will design something vibrant and reply within a business day.

  • Vegan / vegetarian / GF
  • Vibrant & customizable
  • Every guest covered

Or call Chef Scott directly at (626) 319-7252.

Plant-based inquiry

Helps us match the right service — no commitment.

Thank you — it's with Chef Scott.

Scott personally reviews every inquiry and will reply within one business day to talk through your event and next steps.

Plant-based, done beautifully.

Book a tasting and taste how good plant-based catering can be.

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